# Challenges Alarm Clock vs Gratsy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gratsy at 79% against Challenges Alarm Clock's 26%. Gratsy also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.3 vs 3.8). Challenges Alarm Clock's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 36). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Challenges Alarm Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Gratsy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gratsy holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Challenges Alarm Clock has 2.3K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Challenges Alarm Clock's written reviews are positive against 79% of Gratsy's.

Challenges Alarm Clock ships an update monthly, Gratsy every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Challenges Alarm Clock | Gratsy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/challenges-alarm-clock/id1247289889/reviews) | **[4.3 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gratsy-self-care-your-way/id1526957491/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | 26.5% of reviews | **78.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 44 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [duytu tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1244491336) | [John Oliver Atienza](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526037866) |

## What reviewers say

### Challenges Alarm Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/challenges-alarm-clock/id1247289889)

This alarm clock uses challenging games to ensure you wake up on time. It eliminates snooze and offers bedtime reminders with a clean interface. Turn your mornings into a game and never oversleep again.

**Highlights:** Unstoppable alarm with challenge games, No snooze or stop button, Bedtime reminder notifications, Clean and modern interface, Math, Maze, Shake, Remember Number, Lucky 777 games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 month | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 year | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Good app that wakes up user
- 🔔 Alarm is effective at waking up heavy sleepers
- 🧠 Challenges help get brain working in the morning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Ads make the app unusable
- 🔇 Alarm doesn't make any sound, only vibrates
- 🤯 Challenges are too difficult or confusing
- ⏰ Alarm turns off on its own without completing challenges

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm doesn't go off at scheduled time
- App crashes when trying to set alarm
- Notifications and messages are glitchy or inappropriate

**Requested features**

- More customizable alarm sounds and challenges
- Option to choose specific challenge type
- Ability to set own custom challenges


### Gratsy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gratsy-self-care-your-way/id1526957491)

This app helps you build lasting wellness habits through mood tracking, gratitude journaling, hydration reminders, and daily mindfulness. It offers a private digital diary, inspirational quotes, and a task manager to support your mental health journey and cultivate positive daily routines.

**Highlights:** Mood tracking and pattern identification, Guided gratitude journaling, Water intake tracking and reminders, Private daily diary for reflection, Daily inspirational quotes, To-do list and habit tracker

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gratsy Ad-Free | $0.99 | per month |
| Gratsy Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Challenges Alarm Clock free?

Challenges Alarm Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gratsy free?

Gratsy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Challenges Alarm Clock or Gratsy?

Gratsy is rated higher. Challenges Alarm Clock averages 3.8 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Gratsy averages 4.3 from 36 ratings.

### Do Challenges Alarm Clock or Gratsy have ads?

Both Challenges Alarm Clock and Gratsy show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Challenges Alarm Clock or Gratsy?

Challenges Alarm Clock ships an update monthly, and Gratsy every 6 days. Most recently, Challenges Alarm Clock was updated on October 15, 2026 and Gratsy on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*